Tomorrow will be "Small Business Saturday" and the game will be FREE for all fans as Detroit Mercy continues to celebrate 65 years of Calihan Hall. Fans will also receive a FREE coupon to use at more than 40 Downtown Ferndale retailers, restaurants, and service providers that are participating in Small Business Saturday.

Rogobob77 wrote:Tomorrow will be "Small Business Saturday" and the game will be FREE for all fans as Detroit Mercy continues to celebrate 65 years of Calihan Hall. Fans will also receive a FREE coupon to use at more than 40 Downtown Ferndale retailers, restaurants, and service providers that are participating in Small Business Saturday.

Is there a Macaroni Grill in Ferndale yet?

"Anything that can be done in college basketball can be done from right here.” - Coach Davis

In Greek mythology, the Titans were greater even than the gods. They ruled their universe with absolute power! Well that basketball court out there tonight, that's our universe. Let's rule it like Titans! (with apologies to coach boon)

Looking ahead to the next home game, I am reminded that the matchup with Wright State will be on ESPNU. Tip time still TBD, either 7:00 or 9:00 PM. Hope we have a plan in place and are making a concerted effort to get some extra fannies in the seats for that nationally televised game. Two full weeks to prepare.

Rogobob77 wrote:Looking ahead to the next home game, I am reminded that the matchup with Wright State will be on ESPNU. Tip time still TBD, either 7:00 or 9:00 PM. Hope we have a plan in place and are making a concerted effort to get some extra fannies in the seats for that nationally televised game. Two full weeks to prepare.

Referencing Iona’s and ESPN’s websites, looks like the Gael’s game against St. Peter’s will be broadcast on ESPNU at 7:00 PM on 1/5/18. Assume that the Titans will tip against Wright St. at 9:00 PM.

Speaking of WSU, the Raiders had a nice win over Georgia Tech last night, appears they might be ready to make some noise in the Horizon League.

StJoeUofD wrote:I will spring for the free meal for Tacitus at the game if he will say something nice about the team and the coaches.

It's a good team talent wise. Definitely enough talent to compete in HL. But, bad leadership all around. Awful president, incompetent AD, and a HC that thinks he can just send good vibes into the universe and we will somehow win games.

We have talent, especially the kids remaining from Ray's tenure. Good kids, too. I feel bad they're in this mess to be honest.

"Anything that can be done in college basketball can be done from right here.” - Coach Davis

Perhaps a bit off topic, but the following is what the University’s theatre program is doing to market and promote their next play. I have long been a supporter of both athletics and theatre over the years. Although operating a bit under the radar, I think the Theatre Company makes more of an effort to reach out to the community and build an audience, both through the use of social media and programming special events:

Events & Special Engagements for A Bright New BoiseExtend Your Experience

Jan. 31 @ 7:00-8:30 p.m.Join Detroit Mercy Theatre Company and the cast of A Bright New Boise at the Royal Oak Public Library for "Anatomy of a Scene" - A movie scene. A scene from a play. How do scenes work? The University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will present an interactive experience about the making of a scene using parts of their production of A Bright New Boise written by Samuel D. Hunter. Learn how a scene is crafted to help move a story forward. Discover how information is presented becomes just as important as the information itself. Uncover how everything is a conscious choice of the writer or director and how each choice brings out meaning.

Feb. 7 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Detroit Mercy Theatre Company and the cast of A Bright New Boise at Ferndale Area District Library for "Community Show and Tell: Music that Inspires." Join us and share a song or piece of music that inspires you or your life. This is indeed show and tell, so bring your inspirational piece of music and wax poetic with the Ferndale community about how and why it excites and ignites your soul.

Feb. 10 @ 7:30 pm Join us after the performance for an afterglow reception following performance.

Feb. 11 @ 3:00 pm Join us after the performance in the theatre for a post-show discussion: "A Reason to Believe" - Explore with us as we examine reasons why people believe in God. A psychologist, philosopher, and two cast members will take us on an in-depth exploration on belief in a higher power despite life's challenges, struggles and conflicts. Join us as our Detroit Theatre Discussion Project delves into thought provoking insights inspired by our production of Samuel D. Hunter's A Bright New Boise.

Feb. 17 @ 7:30 pm Community Night: All tickets are $10.

Feb. 18 @ 3:00 pm Join us after the performance in the theatre for a post-show discussion: "The Architect of the Actor" - In the style of Inside the Actors Studio, join us for a post-show interview with two cast members of A Bright New Boise. Learn about what inspires their work, influences their craft, mentors that encourage their life, and their process for creating their role in this production. If you've ever wanted in-depth insights into the actor, you surely won't want to miss this discussion.

DETROIT (1/2/2018) -- Detroit Mercy fans can ring in the New Year with Titan basketball and take advantage of several men's and women's basketball ticket promotions for the rest of this season.

Welcome Back to Calihan Hall:Purchase a ticket to a men's or women's basketball January home game at Calihan Hall and receive a free ticket for a home game in February

Calihan Hall 65th Anniversary Promotion:$65 ticket for all Horizon League men's basketball games (a savings of $70)Also includes one (1) guest pass for Titan Club Room (one time use of any game of your choice)

Calihan Hall 6 for 5:Purchase Five (5) Horizon League games and get the sixth game freeRates start at $20 for WBB and $25 for MBB

I received a postcard in the mail today promoting the Alumni Chili Cook-Off, the event taking place in the Student Fitness Center prior to the February 24 game against Green Bay.

I heard that in addition to alumni, beginning this year current students will be invited to attend the event at a discounted rate. I think that as a good idea as it will possibly promote some interaction between students and alumni.

If you are an alum, student or friend of the school, I encourage you to attend. $20 gets you a ticket to the game and the pre-game spread goes beyond just chili sampling, there is typically burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, etc, and beverages including beer and wine. Kids 10 and under are free. Tickets for Detroit Mercy students will be $10. Student Alumni Association members will be present to run a game zone for the kids, students, young alums and anyone who is interested in participating.

There are only two Saturday home games remaining for the MBB team, the match with Oakland and the finale against Green Bay. Generally the chili cook-off draws about 400 people, and it will be nice to have a few extra fans for what will be Senior Day.

I was drafted to be the Alumni Chili Chef representing the College of Liberal Arts & Education this year. In addition to the other University academic components, the Titan Club also is represented in the contest.